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Where are all the men?

Fri, 5 May 2006, 07:34 am
MMS0115 posts in thread
Is there a man drought in local theatre or is it just my imagination?

Girls and Boys

Mon, 8 May 2006, 02:24 pm
Walter Plinge
Last year, I wrote and directed a brand-new musical called Meant To Be at Cheltenham Secondary College's Performing Arts Centre. I had to change some of the characters from male to female because far more girls auditioned than boys. However, the show was still a great success. I don't know if there is a solution, but it does seem that boys and men are less interested in drama (which is mainly about relationships) than they are in "action" entertainment (such as sport or blockbuster action movies). By the way, if you are a producer or director looking for a new rock/pop musical to stage, please visit http://home.iprimus.com.au/spiroandgeorgina/meanttobe.htm

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